Labor Day 2027 is Monday, September 6, 2027. Labor Day weekend is Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6.
What is closed on Labor Day 2027
Labor Day is observed almost universally. Federal and state offices, courts, DMVs, public libraries, USPS, the Federal Reserve, commercial banks and the NYSE are closed on September 6. Trash collection usually slips by one day for the rest of the week. Retailers stay open and run end-of-summer sales, and most national parks, restaurants and pharmacies operate as usual.
Schools: in much of the Northeast and upper Midwest, the school year starts the day after Labor Day, so in 2027 that is Tuesday, September 7. Districts in the South and West that start in August simply take the Monday off.
How the date is set
The law sets Labor Day on the first Monday in September, giving a range of September 1 to September 7. In 2027 it falls one day short of the latest possible date.
Labor Day dates, 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Federal day off (observed) | Three-day weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 7 | Monday | Same day | September 5 – September 7 |
| 2027 | September 6 | Monday | Same day | September 4 – September 6 |
| 2028 | September 4 | Monday | Same day | September 2 – September 4 |
| 2029 | September 3 | Monday | Same day | September 1 – September 3 |
| 2030 | September 2 | Monday | Same day | August 31 – September 2 |
| 2031* | September 1 | Monday | Same day | August 30 – September 1 |
*2031: calculated from the statute; not yet published by OPM.
Origins
The first Labor Day parade was organized by New York City unions on September 5, 1882. Oregon made it a state holiday in 1887, other states followed, and President Grover Cleveland signed the federal holiday into law on June 28, 1894. Unlike the international workers’ day on May 1, the American holiday was deliberately placed in late summer.
Labor Day for people who work it
Retail, hospitality, health care and transportation run at full strength on Labor Day. Private employers are not obliged by federal law to pay a premium for those shifts. Federal employees who must work receive holiday premium pay, explained on the federal pay holidays page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Labor Day 2027 on September 6 or September 7?
September 6. September 7 was the 2026 date.
Are banks open on Labor Day 2027?
No. The Federal Reserve is closed on Monday, September 6, 2027, and commercial banks close with it.
Is the stock market open on Labor Day?
No. The NYSE is closed for the day and trades normal hours on the Friday before.
What is the next federal holiday after Labor Day 2027?
Columbus Day, Monday, October 11, 2027, five weeks later.
Next: Columbus Day.
Last checked: 12 November 2026 — dates verified against OPM